@Rositsa Aleksandrova 💞 From the day we met on the Skool Bus, I knew we were going to be friends. Your kindness, encouragement, and positive energy have been such a gift, and I'm so grateful our paths crossed. I absolutely love you, my friend, and I couldn't be more excited that you're now a member of Photography by Cristal! 🎉 Thank you for believing in me, cheering me on, and always bringing your beautiful spirit wherever you go. It means more than you know. I can't wait to continue this journey together and create something amazing with you. A huge congratulations to our #1 member on this week's leaderboard! 👏📸 Your consistency, encouragement, and engagement have truly stood out. Thank you for showing up, supporting others, and helping make this community such an inspiring place. Every comment, every connection, and every bit of encouragement you share helps all of us grow. Let's celebrate this week's champion! 🎉

@Valerie Hail 💞 Today, I have the honor of celebrating someone who has believed in me from the very beginning... Valerie Hail! 🎉✨ Valerie, thank you for your unwavering encouragement, your friendship, and your generosity. You didn't just support me with kind words—you featured Photography by Cristal on your podcast and shared my work on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Your belief in my vision has meant more than I can ever express. It's funny to think we were both in New Mexico for so many years, and somehow never crossed paths while I was living in Las Cruces. I'm so grateful that Skool brought us together instead. 💛 As a small thank-you for all you've done, I'd love to gift you a complimentary Hollywood-Level Remote Headshot Session. 📸 It would be my honor to photograph you and create portraits that reflect the incredible person you are. Thank you for being an amazing friend, an incredible supporter, and such an important part of this community. Everyone, please help me congratulate our All-Time Leaderboard Champion, Valerie Hail! 👏💛✨

I've been on both sides of the camera for over 30 years. As a model. As an actress. As a photographer. And the #1 thing I hear from people is… "I just don't photograph well." But here's the truth — nobody hates photos of themselves. They hate the direction. So I want to ask YOU directly: What's the #1 thing holding you back from getting your headshot done? No judgment. Just drop it below. 👇 I read every single one.

I didn’t know what to expect but @Cristal Vancarson made everything so easy, even laughed with me as I used a Kleenex box to hold my phone🤪 She gives great direction and the three headshots she selected are awesome. Already updated my LinkedIn. Looking forward to my daughter’s session.

Please join me in giving a warm welcome to Heather Ponzo, who found us through the AI Driven Business Summit! 🚀✨ Heather, I am so glad you're here and excited to have you as part of the Photography by Cristal community. This community is all about confidence, connection, visibility, and helping amazing people show up as their best selves online. I'm looking forward to seeing you soon and can't wait to help you elevate your image with a professional headshot you'll love! 💛 @Heather Ponzo